In reading the title of a case, Smith v.Jones:
A)you can determine that Smith is the plaintiff.
B)you can determine that Jones is the plaintiff.
C)the determination of who is the plaintiff depends on the level of the court at which the case is being heard.
D)it is not always possible to determine from the case title which party is the plaintiff.

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The title of the case only lists the names of the parties involved, but does not specify who is the plaintiff and who is the defendant. It is possible for either Smith or Jones to be the plaintiff or the defendant, depending on the specific facts of the case.

In Reading the Title of a Case, Smith V